October 1, 2026
A virtual conference for people with disabilities and their caregivers covering Illinois disability programs, school services, emergency preparedness, family advocacy, Medicaid appeals and insurance denials, and more The Family-to-Family Health Information Center at The Arc…
October 1, 2026
Gain insight into navigating life’s most challenging seasons at this free workshop for families of children with disabilities Join STAR NET Regions II and VI and STAR NET Region IV for “How to Handle More…
October 3, 2026
Free educational and activity-based group for children ages 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate Children’s Hospital will host “Sibshops” for children Oct. 3 from 10…
October 4, 2026
Fun, interactive creative drama class for youth on the autism spectrum ages 4 to 7 and a participating grown-up The Chicago Children’s Theatre will host Red Kite Storyhoppers for Young Children from Oct. 4 through…
October 4, 2026
A special morning of play for children and families with disabilities Join the Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier for its Play for All event on Oct. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. Children with…
October 5, 2026
Free virtual training providing caregivers of children with autism an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from early identification to diagnosis to intervention The Autism Program (TAP) will host “Autism New Diagnosis Training” on Oct….
October 6, 2026
A free webinar providing strategies to use at home and in the classroom to build academic, social and leisure goals for children with autism or developmental delays Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental…
October 6, 2026
Join this free, family-friendly webinar to gain practical tips for PKU meal planning at home, school, college and beyond The National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Alliance (NPKUA) will host “PKU on the Plate: From Diet Plan to…
October 8, 2026
A free, four-part webinar series to help families better understand their child’s IEP and participate confidently in the special education process Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) will host “Fall Into the IEPs:…
October 9, 2026
Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for teens ages 12 and up who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate Children’s Hospital’s virtual fall “Sibshops for Teens” will continue on…
